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And, why are High School commencement speeches getting super interesting all of a sudden?

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On the show today&hellip;
How do we feel about Big Brother's new format?
Plus, where are all the black voices in our media? There's no denying that the Australian media is not all that inclusive of people of colour. How do we move on from the explicit and implicit racist sentiment we see and hear?
And, why are High School commencement speeches getting super interesting all of a sudden?
The Spill is Mamamia&rsquo;s daily entertainment podcast that catches you up on everything in entertainment and pop culture. It&rsquo;s snackable and perfect for your commute home.
CREDITS
Hosts: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/kee-reece/">Kee Reece</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/laura-brodnik/">Laura Brodnik</a>
Producer: Lem Zakharia
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Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture... <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/</a>
Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia...<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/"> https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/</a>
Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaentertainment<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamamiaentertainment/"> https://www.instagram.com/mamamiaentertainment/</a>&nbsp;
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The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and her cast of expert pals like Em Vernem, Tina Burke and Tina Provis for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday at 3pm.

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The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and her cast of expert pals like Em Vernem, Tina Burke and Tina Provis for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday at 3pm. Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we'll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge this weekend in our Weekend Watch.

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The Problem With Big Brother's New Elimination Rules

This morning Harry, Meghan and the children have landed in Birmingham and the Sussex return to Britain is officially underway. Plus, Busy Philipps reveals she was diagnosed with a brain tumour discovered the day after James Van Der Beek died and Rupert Grint is going back to Broadway as Ron Weasley.

☕ Harry, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet touch down in Birmingham
☕ Busy Philipps reveals she was diagnosed with a rare malignant brain tumour 
☕ Stephen Colbert emerges from retirement on a cliff to endorse Jimmy Kimmel for an Emmy
☕ Emily in Paris Season 6 premieres Christmas Eve on Netflix
☕ The Love Hypothesis trailer drops
☕ Rupert Grint reprises Ron Weasley on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast

This morning Harry, Meghan and the children have landed in Birmingham and the Sussex return to Britain is officially underway. Plus, Busy Philipps reveals she was diagnosed with a brain tumour discovered the day after James Van Der Beek died and Rupert Grint is going back to Broadway as Ron Weasley.
☕ Harry, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet touch down in Birmingham ☕ Busy Philipps reveals she was diagnosed with a rare malignant brain tumour&nbsp; ☕ Stephen Colbert emerges from retirement on a cliff to endorse Jimmy Kimmel for an Emmy ☕ Emily in Paris Season 6 premieres Christmas Eve on Netflix ☕ The Love Hypothesis trailer drops ☕ Rupert Grint reprises Ron Weasley on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included.<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe"> </a>Subscribe here to enter. <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=spill&amp;utm_content=dreamworld-giveaway">T&amp;Cs apply</a>.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We&rsquo;ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to<a href="http://veryperi.com.au/">&nbsp;veryperi.com.au</a> and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% THE END BITS
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MORNING TEA: The Sussexes Are Back In The UK & Emily In Paris Has A Final Date

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Today we're farewelling the truly irreplaceable Dolly Parton, and celebrating the parts of her legacy that don't always get the spotlight: the songwriting, the philanthropy, and the doors she kicked open for every female artist who came after her.

Plus, Taylor Swift just sat down for a rare, heavily-controlled interview, and if you listen closely, she's quietly told us exactly what's coming next. We're decoding the looking-back, the throughline she keeps returning to, and the very deliberate play she's making for one final piece of her legacy.

And for the obsessives: the Season 3 teaser for The Pitt has dropped, and the eagle-eyed clues buried in it - a changed timeline, a missing wedding ring, and one very welcome return have us spiralling ahead of January.

Read the celebrity tributes flowing in for Dolly Parton here. 

TAKE THE SPILL'S WEEKLY POP CULTURE QUIZ HERE

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Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40%

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Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Today we're farewelling the truly irreplaceable Dolly Parton, and celebrating the parts of her legacy that don't always get the spotlight: the songwriting, the philanthropy, and the doors she kicked open for every female artist who came after her. Plus, Taylor Swift just sat down for a rare, heavily-controlled interview, and if you listen closely, she's quietly told us exactly what's coming next. We're decoding the looking-back, the throughline she keeps returning to, and the very deliberate play she's making for one final piece of her legacy. And for the obsessives: the Season 3 teaser for The Pitt has dropped, and the eagle-eyed clues buried in it - a changed timeline, a missing wedding ring, and one very welcome return have us spiralling ahead of January. Read the celebrity tributes flowing in for Dolly Parton <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DcfRGb2o4Ti/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1">here</a>.&nbsp; TAKE THE SPILL'S WEEKLY POP CULTURE QUIZ <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-spill-quiz-august-20-2026/">HERE</a>
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=spill">MOVE</a>.
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included.<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe"> </a>Subscribe here to enter. <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=spill&amp;utm_content=dreamworld-giveaway">T&amp;Cs apply</a>.
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Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Taylor Swift Just Dropped A Massive Clue About Her Next Move & The Enduring Legacy Of Dolly Parton

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Today's episode of Morning Tea is dedicated entirely to Dolly Parton, who died peacefully in Nashville on Tuesday at the age of 80.

We hear from her nephew Bryan Seaver's announcement, reflect on her extraordinary seven-decade career, her marriage to Carl Dean, the Imagination Library that has gifted over 250 million books to children around the world, and the tributes pouring in from Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Lily Tomlin and many more.

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see. Rest peacefully, Dolly. We will always love you.

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Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40%

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Host & Producer: Ash London

Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast

Today's episode of Morning Tea is dedicated entirely to Dolly Parton, who died peacefully in Nashville on Tuesday at the age of 80.
We hear from her nephew Bryan Seaver's announcement, reflect on her extraordinary seven-decade career, her marriage to Carl Dean, the Imagination Library that has gifted over 250 million books to children around the world, and the tributes pouring in from Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Lily Tomlin and many more.
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see. Rest peacefully, Dolly. We will always love you.
TAKE THE SPILL'S WEEKLY POP CULTURE QUIZ <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-spill-quiz-august-20-2026/">HERE</a> Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=spill">MOVE</a>.
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included.<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe"> </a>Subscribe here to enter. <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=spill&amp;utm_content=dreamworld-giveaway">T&amp;Cs apply</a>.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We&rsquo;ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to<a href="http://veryperi.com.au/">&nbsp;veryperi.com.au</a> and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% THE END BITS
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Host &amp; Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ash_london/?hl=en"> Ash London</a>
Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast

MORNING TEA: Dolly Parton Has Passed Away At 80

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The Problem With Big Brother's New Elimination Rules

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